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JK Rowling ‘generous but unapproachable’ says former personal assistant

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Roddy Loughton. Pic: supplied by Police Scotland

Family pay tribute to 'loving dad,' 26, allegedly murdered by his brother in Muirhouse

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Edinburgh man accused of brother's murder

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William's granddaughter has made a public appeal for information.

William Scott: Missing 90-year-old went to another pub at Leith Shore

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12 drivers fined near Edinburgh for using bus lane to avoid queues

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Just Eat cycles withdrawn from Edinburgh park after vandals trash bikes again

Crime

St John’s: Watch as bulldozers tear down historic Edinburgh school

Education

Man, 25, charged following early morning Meadows crash

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Edinburgh-born Shirley Manson has told of her dream to settle in Skye. Pictures: Neil Hanna/Pixabay

Garbage singer Shirley Manson reveals dream to become farmer on Skye

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Kezia Dugdale: Edinburgh’s vulnerable suffer amid SNP cuts

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Amanda Cox was found in a rarely used stairwell at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary.

Amanda Cox: Gofundme for tragic mum raises more than £8000 in a day

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An albino squirrel captured on camera earlier in the year. Picture: SWNS

‘Heartbreak’ as rare albino squirrel killed on Scottish road

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More than 11,000 sign Hearts fan’s petition against semi-final debacle

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Jack used a handcycle to get around after his surgery

Jack all set to pedal through Perthes

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Nicola Reynolds will run for the Sands charity

Baby Ramsay spurs Nicola Reynolds on for Sands

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Emma Jayne Park in It's Not Over Yet, the show about her cancer battle that she never thought she would make

Dancer puts cancer battle centre stage at Edinburgh Fringe

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Micah Stanbridge with his mother Sheena, who received a bone marrow transplant thanks to the Anthony Nolan Trust

Cyclist crosses America for charity that saved mum’s life

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House prices in Edinburgh and Lothians soar again during summer

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Music fans descend on Linlithgow for a host of top acts

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Nicola helps mums get their groove on

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No rest Ronald McDonald House PJ charity fundraisers

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CCTV footage of William leaving the Newkirkgate area on Tuesday 11 December. Picture: Police Scotland

William Scott: Appeal one week since great-grandad vanished in Edinburgh

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Author J.K. Rowling attends a photocall. Picture: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images

JK Rowling ‘generous but unapproachable’ says former personal assistant

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The Just Eat cycles have been suspended from Victoria Park again after being attacked by vandals and thieves. Picture: SWNS

Just Eat cycles withdrawn from Edinburgh park after vandals trash bikes again

Crime

Jake Griffin. Picture: Wessex Police.

Public warned to keep away from wanted man who held woman at knife point

Crime

Family pay tribute to 'loving dad,' 26, allegedly murdered by his brother in Muirhouse

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Edinburgh man accused of brother's murder

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Man, 29, charged with murder in Edinburgh’s Muirhouse

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William Scott: Missing 90-year-old went to another pub at Leith Shore

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Network Rail said it wants to make its stations "more friendly, accessible and open" as it announced the date. Picture: David Arnott/PA Wire

Date set for scrapping railway station toilet charges

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The stretch of road concerned. Pic: Road Policing Scotland

12 drivers fined near Edinburgh for using bus lane to avoid queues

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Leamington bridge lift. Picture: JON SAVAGE

Leamington Lift Bridge across Union Canal to be saved with £350,000 grant

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The crash at Gilmerton. Pic: Traffic Scotland Twitter

Edinburgh motorists face extra delays after two crashes on City Bypass

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A man has been charged in connection with the incident. Pic: Shutterstock

Man, 25, charged following early morning Meadows crash

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Police are asking drivers to avoid the area.

Four injured after car overturns in The Meadows

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A number of services have been cancelled.

Travel chaos as ScotRail cancels more than 80 trains

Transport

Edinburgh Council labelled ‘disgrace’ over road closure changes

Politics

Edinburgh news LIVE: ‘Mini Murrayfield’ planning row | Call to improve Leith Christmas lights | Traffic and travel

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Edinburgh commuters hit by delays amid Scotrail staffing issues

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Asian couple abused on Edinburgh-Lancaster train

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St John's Primary School on Duddingston Road is demolished by a digger. Picture: Greg Macvean

St John’s: Watch as bulldozers tear down historic Edinburgh school

Education

Aileen Crosbie (centre), founder of the 'Double Trouble Club', with her twins Kenny (left) and Mike (right) and a picture published in the local press to promote the club in its early days

Edinburgh group for multiple-birth families celebrates 40th birthday

Education

The move to teach children at a UK primary school that boys can have periods too has been criticised. Picture: Barry Batchelor/PA Wire

Primary school to teach children boys ‘can have periods too’

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Edinburgh has been voted the best city for students to live and learn.

Edinburgh voted best city for students to live and learn

Education

Final bid to save old Portobello school looks doomed

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FC Barcelona and Edinburgh University join forces – Grant Jarvie

Opinion

John Swinney hits out at Fife council for scrapping P1 tests

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Edinburgh University defends liks with under-fire tech giant Huawei

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Aileen Crosbie (centre), founder of the 'Double Trouble Club', with her twins Kenny (left) and Mike (right) and a picture published in the local press to promote the club in its early days

Edinburgh group for multiple-birth families celebrates 40th birthday

Education

The move to teach children at a UK primary school that boys can have periods too has been criticised. Picture: Barry Batchelor/PA Wire

Primary school to teach children boys ‘can have periods too’

Education

Christmas can bring great financial and emotional pressure on people who are experiencing tough times. Picture: John Devlin

Colin Leslie: Christmas is a tough time for people experiencing mental ill health

Opinion

Sue Johnston and Liz Smith in 'The Royle Family' Christmas. Picture: 'ITV ARCHIVE

Edinburgh researchers say ‘perfect’ Christmases on social media lowers mood

Health

90-year-old William Scott. Pic: Contributed

Helicopters drafted in to search for missing Edinburgh pensioner William Scott

Crime

The fundraiser for tragic young mum Amanda Cox has raised double its target in just 3 days.

Amanda Cox: Fundraiser for tragic mum hits double £6000 target in just 3 days

Health

Pilton community Health Project co-ditrectors Jen Richards and Helen Scammell. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Threatened Edinburgh project put their case against cuts and closure

Health

Hostel solution to help Edinburgh’s rough sleepers

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Cheesecake-munching moggy from Dunbar scoops top slimming gong

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Amanda Cox latest: “inappropriate” hospital bosses slammed in Holyrood

Health

Call for answers over Amanda Cox Edinburgh Royal Infirmary death

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Pilton community Health Project co-ditrectors Jen Richards and Helen Scammel. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Kezia Dugdale: Edinburgh’s vulnerable suffer amid SNP cuts

Opinion

Christmas can bring great financial and emotional pressure on people who are experiencing tough times. Picture: John Devlin

Colin Leslie: Christmas is a tough time for people experiencing mental ill health

Opinion

Many believe Boris Johnson's chances of taking over from Theresa May are low. Picture: PA

Ian Swanson: Boris? Jacob? – who will follow the Tory leader?

Opinion

Mark Zuckerberg wants Facebook to be more about family and friends (Picture: AP)

Susan Dalgety: How Facebook can also be a force for good

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Susan Rae: Put dignity at the heart of the benefit system

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Kevin Buckle: When will the penny drop on the Pedestrian Pound?

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FC Barcelona and Edinburgh University join forces – Grant Jarvie

Opinion

Liam Rudden: Returning to Westworld but still missing Yul Brynner

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Gordon Robertson, chair of Marketing Edinburgh.

Edinburgh marketing chief urged to retract ‘outright slur’ against heritage watchdog

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Chennan Fei has lived in Scotland for the past 16 years. Picture: PA

MP slams ‘callous’ bid to deport Edinburgh graduate living in Scotland for 16 years

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A new support scheme for EU citizens in Scotland is being launched. Picture: PA

New £800,000 support scheme to be launched for EU citizens affected by Brexit

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Pilton community Health Project co-ditrectors Jen Richards and Helen Scammel. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Kezia Dugdale: Edinburgh’s vulnerable suffer amid SNP cuts

Opinion

Council officers can now authorise road closures but some councillors object to new powers. Picture: Michael Gillen

Edinburgh Council labelled ‘disgrace’ over road closure changes

Politics

The hungarian consulate, union street

Hungary opens consulate in Edinburgh to boost post-Brexit relationship

Politics

Many believe Boris Johnson's chances of taking over from Theresa May are low. Picture: PA

Ian Swanson: Boris? Jacob? – who will follow the Tory leader?

Opinion

Council director forced to apologise over ‘mini Murrayfield’ planning row

Politics

Susan Rae: Put dignity at the heart of the benefit system

Opinion

Corbyn to attend Christmas lunch in Edinburgh for food bank families

Politics

Tories undermining devolution and making case for independence, claim SNP

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Phil Cunningham

Join Phil Cunningham and friends for Christmas

Entertainment

The Cat in the Hat

Mischievous Cat in the Hat coming to King’s

Entertainment

It is believed that state papers dating from the reign of Robert the Bruce (pictured) were destroyed when the ship carrying them from Gravesend to Scotland sank. PIC: Contributed.

On this day 1661: Thousands of Scotland’s historic records destroyed

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Mobile phone coverage in Scotland is 'far worse' than in England, Ofcom has said.

Ofcom: Mobile phone coverage ‘far worse’ in Scotland than in England

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The stretch of road concerned. Pic: Road Policing Scotland

12 drivers fined near Edinburgh for using bus lane to avoid queues

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The crash at Gilmerton. Pic: Traffic Scotland Twitter

Edinburgh motorists face extra delays after two crashes on City Bypass

Transport

A man has been charged in connection with the incident. Pic: Shutterstock

Man, 25, charged following early morning Meadows crash

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